5 coffee table books that make me happy
Books. Beautiful books. Books you learn from. Books that transport you and books that transform you. Books that speed you through […]
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Beginner’s guide to the succulents plant trend
They’ve featured everywhere in style magazines recently, but what exactly is a succulent, and how can make them work for you? Here’s
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7 interiors with salvaged wood
Where I live, by the creeks and estuaries in East Anglia, salvaged wood turns up in many people’s homes –
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Learning the art of Shibori
It’s always great to learn new craft techniques – especially when they can be put to good use on home and
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Colourful little bowls for small plates
Sunny summer weather, the weekend… I think it might be time for some tapas. Winter might make you hungry for a big dish of
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Pinning images the old-fashioned way
I’m constantly pinning images to my Pinterest boards (here) and they’re great for inspiration in my work on magazines, as well
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Anyone for tennis?
Seeing as it’s the end of the first week of Wimbledon I thought I’d treat you to a recent drawing
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The best cylinder vases to buy now
My home is full of vases and objects of all shapes, sizes and colours, some designer, some vintage finds and some that I’ve
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7 ways to organise your books
This week it’s been Independent Bookshop Week (#IBW2015). I never tire of browsing through the shelves of a local bookshop – isn’t the
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Summer in five colours
Last week I spent a few days in South Devon and the weather was beautiful. At this time of year,
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John Lewis AW15
Ever since my first trip to John Lewis to get my secondary school uniform (cue a picture of a goofy 11-year-old
Beautiful Nature
June Blooms: Phlox
One of the things I love about June is seeing the phlox in full bloom. I love its masses of
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The Nation’s Favourite Bird 2015
The robin has been crowned the nation’s favourite bird in the National Bird Vote. More than 224,000 people took part